Stewart was 9 of 15 from the field, 6 of 6 at the line, and had nine rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks. The former UConn star was selected No. 1 overall this year in the WNBA draft.

Seattle opened with a 10-0 run — with two 3-pointers by Stewart — and never trailed.

The Storm had their highest scoring half of the season with 56 first-half points after making 21 of 30 shots (70 percent). Stewart, Sue Bird and Jewell Loyd combined for 41 points. Stewart was 5 of 5 from 3-point range as Seattle made 8 of 12.

Bird and Loyd finished with 19 points apiece for Seattle (5-9), which is No. 10 in the AP power poll. The Storm won for just the second time in their last seven games.